About J. Pernas Law, PLC

J. Pernas Law, PLC is a Detroit-based law firm dedicated to delivering high-quality legal representation in the areas of family law and immigration. Known for compassionate counsel and an unwavering commitment to justice, the firm focuses on helping individuals and families navigate life-changing legal matters with clarity and support.

J. Pernas Law, PLC is recognized for its personalized approach to legal services that reflect each client’s unique family structure, cultural background, and long-term goals. Whether resolving custody modifications, guiding families through divorce proceedings, or reuniting loved ones across borders, the firm offers empathetic advocacy grounded in legal excellence. Bilingual services ensure accessibility for Spanish-speaking clients and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment.

J. Pernas Law, PLC is led by Jennifer O. Pernas, a dedicated attorney with deep roots in the immigrant community. A Colombian-born lawyer educated at Florida International University and Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Ms. Pernas combines legal expertise with lived experience. Her background includes founding participation in the Midwest’s first LGBTQ clinical project and her current role as a Consulting Attorney to the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, where she regularly delivers community education on immigration rights and legal protections.

J. Pernas Law, PLC provides a full range of legal services, including adjustment of status, family-based petitions, employment-based immigration, especially for healthcare professionals, custody arrangements, divorce representation, and parental rights enforcement. With specialized knowledge in Schedule A and H-1B visa processes, the firm is well-equipped to handle high-stakes immigration cases alongside sensitive family law issues.

J. Pernas Law, PLC is committed to transparency, compassion, and timely communication. Legal strategies are designed with a client’s personal and financial well-being in mind, and every case is handled with care from consultation to resolution. Community recognition, such as the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award and frequent speaking engagements at legal conferences, underscores the firm’s reputation for excellence.

Practice Areas

Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Parenting Time
  • Property Division
  • Spousal Support
  • Child Support
  • Emergency Motions and Orders
  • Annulment
  • Post-Judgment Motions
Immigration
  • National Interest Waiver (NIW)
  • EB-1A
  • EB-1B
  • O-1 and O-2
  • H-1B Visa
  • L Visa
  • TN NAFTA
  • Marriage-Based Green Card
  • Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
  • K-1 Visa
  • Removal of Conditions Waiver (I-751)

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office location for J. Pernas Law, PLC

J. Pernas Law, PLC

1001 Woodward Ave Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226